The America-Israel Friendship League, in cooperation with the office of the Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, hosted a reception on Wednesday, June 21st, 2006, commencing an exhibition of works by Israeli artist Ora Abrahami. Held at the Atria Riverdale Gallery, the opening and exhibition were part of the annual "Bronx Week" festival. Broad in its appeal, the exhibits drew those from the art and business circles, as well as seniors, teenagers and children.

The event was part of a new initiative the AIFL is presenting of local and Israeli artists. The exhibition series aims to present new images of Israel, and strengthen the bond between the diverse NY and Israeli communities.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Born in Rishon Lezion, southeast of Tel-Aviv, Ora Abrahami has enjoyed a long and distinguished career of painting. Her works have been displayed in exhibitions from Jerusalem and Washington, D.C. to Venice, Tokyo and New Delhi. The artist interweaves her childhood memories with chapters from Israel's ancient and modern history. The paintings illustrate a story with many chapters and reflect Israel's changing landscape- from swamps and desert to fertile fields and blossoming orchards. For more information regarding the artist visit: www.oraabrahami.com

Exhibit Pieces Included:

"My Country, My Homeland My Village"
"My beloved is Mine and I am His…"
"The Silver Platter"
"Childhood Memories"
"Hebrew Labor"
"Independence Day"
"Israeli Fields"